Tropical disturbance in the Gulf raises questions about its potential influence on Houston's weather.
The weather in Houston, Texas, is gearing up for a significant shift as the week progresses, with a heat wave on the horizon. The first 100-degree day is not an impossibility, according to the latest forecast.
This transformation begins on Friday, July 19, when increased atmospheric moisture due to a tropical disturbance will lead to a higher chance of rain, particularly east of Interstate 45. To the west, rain chances are significantly lower, and high temperatures will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s due to increased cloud cover. Rainfall accumulations are likely to be around 0.5 inches, with potential for higher amounts in specific areas.
On Saturday, July 20, the skies will be partly sunny with lingering atmospheric moisture, and high temperatures will generally be in the lower 90s. Rain chances are about 30%, with higher chances to the east of the region. Accumulations are expected to be slight.
From Sunday, July 21, and beyond, high pressure begins to build, leading to mostly sunny and hot weather. High temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 90s. There is a slight chance (about 10%) of afternoon showers driven by the sea breeze.
This forecast indicates a shift from potential rain and cloud cover to hot and sunny conditions as the week progresses. It's important to note that the tropical disturbance that has been soaking Louisiana and parts of Texas is not expected to strengthen into a tropical depression, but if it does, it could bring storms to the coastline.
Rain is expected to stay away for at least a week and probably longer in Central Texas and the Hill Country, which is drying out and heating up. This heat wave is expected to continue through next weekend, with mostly sunny and rain-free weather, and daily highs in the mid to upper 90s.
Stay tuned for updates as we monitor this developing weather situation in Houston and the surrounding areas.
- In Texas, particularly Houston, breaking news emerges as the weather forecast predicts a prolonged heat wave, with temperatures potentially reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit, starting from July 19.
- The latest weather forecast reveals that while the east of Interstate 45 in Texas can expect increased precipitation, the west will experience higher temperatures and lower rain chances, as a result of a developing heat wave.
- Despite the approaching heat wave, there is a slight chance (about 10%) of afternoon showers in Texas from Sunday, July 21, onwards, driven by the sea breeze, according to the weather-forecasting reports.
